#101 - What Grinds My Gears w/ Merrily Hunter
From Just Another Solar Podcast by Just Another Solar Podcast
February 2, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 10 · Episode 101
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of Australia's solar and battery market with guest Merrily Hunter.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening in Australia’s solar and battery market — from record-breaking renewable penetration and the rush on batteries ahead of rebate changes, to the growing complexity of VPPs, compliance, and customer expectations. Joined by Merrily Hunter from Mac Trade Services, we dive into how VPP programs actually work across different states, why inconsistent regulations and shifting retailer targets are creating friction, and how data, aut...
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Guest: Merrily Hunter
Topics covered
- solar market
- battery technology
- renewable energy
- VPP programs
- regulations
- customer expectations
Keywords
- solar
- batteries
- VPP
- renewable energy
- regulations
- customer expectations
- Australia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mac Trade Services
Places: Australia
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